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TRINITAS CANCER CENTER EARNS UPGRADED ACOS ACCREDITATION
Only 20% of the nation's cancer programs earn this coveted designation
After just two short years since opening its state-of-the-art Comprehensive
Cancer Center, Trinitas Hospital's accreditation status with the American
College of Surgeons' (ACoS) Commission on Cancer has been upgraded to "Community
Hospital Comprehensive Cancer Program." This certification signifies that the
hospital's entire cancer program meets or exceeds rigorous national standards
established by the ACoS.
The approval was granted following an on-site inspection of the program last
fall. Such ACoS approval is granted to only 20% of the nation's cancer programs.
Of the 51 approved ACoS cancer programs in New Jersey, only 17 have been granted
the Comprehensive Community Programs designation.
"Being approved by the ACoS as a Comprehensive Cancer Program confirms that
Trinitas is raising the level of cancer care in our region. This is the
culmination of a lot of work over the last two years," said Gary S. Horan,
FACHE, President and CEO of Trinitas Hospital. "We owe this achievement to our
entire team of oncology specialists, including our outstanding physicians,
nurses and staff in our leading outpatient cancer center; our excellent
surgeons, radiology, and pathology staff; the skilled nurses of our 23-private
bed brand new in-patient oncology unit, the hardworking staff in our cancer
awareness and outreach program, and our fantastic tumor registrars. At Trinitas,
we hold state-of-the-art quality care and excellence in customer service as top
priorities. It's very satisfying to receive the official recognition of the ACoS,"
he added.
Trinitas Hospital's overall program reflects a higher level of commitment to
cancer care. Among the required elements for ACoS certification are
multidisciplinary tumor board conferences; state-of-the-art services and
equipment; access to clinical trials, education, and support; cancer screenings;
patient follow-up through a cancer registry that collects data on type and stage
of cancers and treatment results; and ongoing monitoring and improvement of
care.
The ACoS approval confirms that Trinitas Hospital has all necessary elements in
place to provide exceptional care to patients with cancer and that doctors of
all related specialties collaborate to ensure that there is a coordinated,
individualized, and well-thought-out approach to cancer care.
The ACoS Commission on Cancer approval is given only to those facilities that
have voluntarily committed to provide the best in diagnosis and treatment of
cancer and to undergo a thorough evaluation process and performance review. In
order to maintain approval, facilities with approved cancer programs must
undergo an on-site review every three years.
Trinitas Hospital is also accredited by the Joint Commission and the American
College of Radiation Oncology (ACRO). The ACRO awards accreditation to
facilities for achievement of high standards, qualifications of personnel,
facilities, and quality activities.